With the aging baby boomer population, improving health and longevity are key concerns for this population. This has sparked a great deal of research into various aspects of health, especially cognitive health, over time.

Bronchitis is defined as the inflammation or swelling of the lining of your bronchial tubes. Bronchial tubes are the airways between the lungs and the windpipe. The bronchial tubes are responsible for conveying air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis makes these tubes irritated and swollen. These…

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a condition characterized by difficulty staying focused, controlling behavior and over-activity. On average, ADHD affects about 3 to 7 percent of children within the school-going age. While ADHD is considered…

Most people have probably heard of a condition called “athlete’s foot” at least once in their lives. Some of these people might, however, think this condition only pertains to athletes or those who regularly engage in fitness activities. And that is where they are absolutely wrong. In spite of…

Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. They occur often as a response of the body's immune system as it tries to fight something strange in the body. The strange substances commonly known as allergens can either be harmful or harmless. Some people are more sensitive to a given type of allergen…

Nothing rivals the excitement of being around your newborn, especially if it’s your first child. The little bundle of joy that does no more than cry a little, eat, pee and sleep often marvels most parents. However, things can fast turn around and one day an infant can flare up into inconsolable…

Have you, or someone you know, ever suffered from depression and anxiety? If so, then you should know how difficult it is to function on daily basis while having these psychological disorders. Depression and anxiety often make it difficult for people to perform simple day-to-day tasks such as getting…

Obesity is considered to be an epidemic in the contemporary world. Some people think that the term is a little too extreme. However, the rate at which the problem of obesity is spreading in the United States qualifies the use of the word ‘epidemic’.

In modern society, the glorification of busyness has become a status symbol. The busier you are in your professional and personal life, the more of an achiever you seem to be. Chasing deadlines and socializing to build strong networks is all good and will probably pay off in the long-term, but…